My friend was interested in purchasing his first handgun. I told him to get a good used .38 or a .22 but he insisted on an auto. I know of the Mak's reputation as a good gun, but I was interested on your thought regarding the Hungarian PA63. Is this an exact copy of the Walther's (except for the hammer drop safety)? What's your take?
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PA63
- Thread starter jetrecbn1
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I know of the Mak's reputation as a good gun,
Best buy out there, bar none.
but I was interested on your thought regarding the Hungarian PA63.
They're fine reliable pistols. Not as simple as a Mak and spare parts aren't easy to come by. Mags, especially, can be a problem. Check out www.makarov.com Karl just a shipment of spare mags.
Is this an exact copy of the Walther's (except for the hammer drop safety)?
No, it may look like a Walther but it's very different internally.
What's your take?
There's a thread going over at www.makarov.com Check it out. For my money I'd get a Mak hands down. NIB Bulgarian military/police Maks $149 shipped from www.jcarmory.com They're in cosmoline so a little elbow grease is needed. They clean up real nice and are very accurate.
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So many pistols, so little money.
Best buy out there, bar none.
but I was interested on your thought regarding the Hungarian PA63.
They're fine reliable pistols. Not as simple as a Mak and spare parts aren't easy to come by. Mags, especially, can be a problem. Check out www.makarov.com Karl just a shipment of spare mags.
Is this an exact copy of the Walther's (except for the hammer drop safety)?
No, it may look like a Walther but it's very different internally.
What's your take?
There's a thread going over at www.makarov.com Check it out. For my money I'd get a Mak hands down. NIB Bulgarian military/police Maks $149 shipped from www.jcarmory.com They're in cosmoline so a little elbow grease is needed. They clean up real nice and are very accurate.
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So many pistols, so little money.
I had one years ago and it was a good little pistol. It had a very heavy double action and a descent single action. It was more accurate than Walther PP/PPK pistols I have owned and shot. It went to live with someone else in a trade but I wouldn't mind owning another one. Regards, Richard.
glockorama
New member
I had one a coupla years ago and it was a pretty good gun. The only problem I had was that the hammer would sometime return foward (double action) while I was shooting. Not a huge deal, since I only had to pull the (DA) trigger to get it to fire again, but it sure did throw off my concentration. I have had several Maks and never had a single problem or malfunction. I would definitely go with a Mak. As Tecolote said: "Best buy out there, bar none". I agree.
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General Tso
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Either gun is good way to go. I've had both and both were reliable, accurate and well made. The PA had more tool marks on it than my East German Mak and a heavier trigger pull but nothing unbearable. The Mak is probably the more solid gun and a simpler design. As stated. Mak mags and parts are easier to come by.
However, with that said, the one araa where the PA-63 beat the Mak was in carry. I found the PA-63 to be one of the most comfortable carry guns I've ever used, even considering my PPK and other much more expensive pistols. The alloy frame makes for a pleasant weight and overall the gun is well rounded wil no major shaprp edges or protrusions. The grip is a bit shorter than the Mak's too and lent itself slightly better to concealment. I also found the gun pointed more naturally tham the Mak.
Either gun is quite the bargain with no comprimise in quality IMO. The only thing you might be comprimising on is power, the Mak at least is a bit large for the 9x18 round (when you consider you can get 9x19 and even .40 guns the same size as it). However, that size is still by no means onerous and does translate to good shooting characteristics. For heavy shooting I'd probably give the edge to the mak. For routine carry and practice and I'd take a long hard look at the PA-63.
However, with that said, the one araa where the PA-63 beat the Mak was in carry. I found the PA-63 to be one of the most comfortable carry guns I've ever used, even considering my PPK and other much more expensive pistols. The alloy frame makes for a pleasant weight and overall the gun is well rounded wil no major shaprp edges or protrusions. The grip is a bit shorter than the Mak's too and lent itself slightly better to concealment. I also found the gun pointed more naturally tham the Mak.
Either gun is quite the bargain with no comprimise in quality IMO. The only thing you might be comprimising on is power, the Mak at least is a bit large for the 9x18 round (when you consider you can get 9x19 and even .40 guns the same size as it). However, that size is still by no means onerous and does translate to good shooting characteristics. For heavy shooting I'd probably give the edge to the mak. For routine carry and practice and I'd take a long hard look at the PA-63.